The Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue Center in Cameroon, West-Central Africa rescues chimpanzees from horrific abusive situations and from the illegal wildlife trade. Your help is needed to give these chimps better lives and help to protect chimpanzees from extinction. Learn more about Sanaga-Yong at www.ida-africa.org.

Sanaga-Yong is seeking volunteers 21 years or older for six-month stays. As a volunteer, you will learn about caring for wildlife while filling a wide range of roles, including working with Cameroonian staff (who speak French), helping with chimpanzee care and feeding, washing fruit, cleaning cages, assisting with facilities and fence maintenance, overseeing use of project equipment, painting, buying food and supplies in town and more. Volunteers pitch in wherever needed, although we make efforts to match you with any talents and skills you might have. Please note that contact with the chimpanzees occurs during daily feedings but hands-on contact with our baby chimps is limited.

For the right person, volunteering at Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue Center is a unique and wonderful opportunity to live and work in rural Africa, in close proximity to some of the most incredible animals in the world!

To learn more about our volunteer program or to request an application, please call 971-544-7772 or email karin@ida-africa.org and let Karin know you’re interested in volunteering in Africa. For additional volunteer program details visit http://www.ida-africa.org/volunteer_215

The Orangutan Foundation is the foremost orangutan conservation organisation. We are saving the endangered orangutan by protecting its tropical forest habitat, working with local communities and promoting research and education.

Now in its 16th year, our volunteer programme is like no other - not only will you experience essential hands-on conservation work but you will also see the endangered orangutan in its natural habitat.

Date:25th July - 30th August (arrival and departure dates in/out of Pangkalan Bun)

Project: A community-based project to help build a new guard post adjacent to the newly established 8,000 hectare extension of the Lamandau Wildlife Reserve! This guard post, based on the river that borders the reserve, is crucial to preventing illegal activities such as illegal logging. Lamandau is one of the few sites in Indonesia where rescued orangutans can be safely released back into the wild, and our volunteers will be some of the first to explore this area of the reserve and discover the wildlife within it. This project will be a unique opportunity to take part in conservation work while living in orangutan habitat!

Includes a three day boat tour of Tanjung Puting National Park (guaranteed sightings of wild orangutans) and a trip to the famed Camp Leakey. There will also be an exclusive opportunity to visit nearby orangutan feeding sites at our release camps in the Lamandau Wildlife Reserve.

Cost: £985 - includes all construction materials, meals, accommodation and local transport from the 25th to departure on the 30th. Excludes international flights. Places are limited.

The Orangutan Foundation Volunteer Programme was established in 2000 in Tanjung Puting National Park, Central Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo). Our programme is like no other and promises exciting opportunities for adventurous individuals; volunteers participate in conservation fieldwork that really makes a difference, whilst getting a chance to see ex-captive (and hopefully wild) orangutans in their natural habitat. It has never failed to be a success; not only does it provide the Foundation with a base of committed supporters, but past volunteers all agree that taking part was an unforgettable and amazing experience.

The location of the programme depends on the needs of our field operations at the time and hence volunteers have worked in TANJUNG PUTING NATIONAL PARK (ex-orangutan release site), the LAMANDAU WILDLIFE RESERVE (current release site) and BELANTIKAN, home to the largest remaining population of orangutans in an unprotected area. Past projects have included; the construction of Guard Posts, an orangutan release site, and building dams with piping to supply villagers with clean drinking water.

Our volunteer programme is running again for 2017. Please pass this onto anyone you think may be interested.

We’re looking for volunteers to help with our conservation and research projects in Borneo. Join us in the rainforest in 2017!

Volunteers will join us for 6 weeks to gain first-hand experience of a tropical forest environment, working alongside enthusiastic researchers, and receiving practical training in field survey skills and biodiversity monitoring. Volunteering is challenging, exciting and a rewarding experience. You’ll have the chance to see some of the incredible wildlife that inhabits this special part of the world, including the charismatic orangutan.

The cost to volunteer for six weeks is £1,675. Please note that this does not cover all travel expenses.

We allocate volunteer places on a first-come first-served basis, so it is essential you send your completed application (download from our website) as soon as possible. Please email us at join@borneonature.org if you have any questions.

As a volunteer you will get to experience new cultures, see some truly amazing places, work alongside passionate people and make lifelong friends, whilst helping to protect some of the most endangered ecosystems on the planet.

Yayasan IAR Indonesia (IAR) operates programmes in Indonesia that aim to address various primate conservation and welfare issues. IAR manages two rescue centres, one in West Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo) for orangutans and slow lorises, and one in Java for slow lorises and macaques. The aim of both centres is to rehabilitate animals rescued from the illegal wildlife trade, poaching or habitat destruction, and release them back in to the wild

Volunteer Position:

IAR requires scientific volunteers to assist with habitat surveys, post-release monitoring activities of slow lorises and orangutans and the analysis of collected phenological and behavioural data. There are volunteer positions based at our rescue centres and in our various field locations (Java, Sumatera & Borneo). The positions may often require extended periods of time in the field.

The position would particular suit newly graduated science students or similar.

Qualifications/Experience:

Knowledge/Experience of sampling, data collection and analysis

A degree in Biology, Environmental Science or similar is preferable

English language is essential (Indonesian language is desirable)

Experience working with conservation programs in developing countries is desirable.

Other Details:

No fees will be charged by IAR for the volunteer positions.

Minimum time commitment is three months

Volunteers are expected to fund their own travel to and from Indonesia

Volunteers must have appropriate travel insurance

Volunteers must be fit to carry out, what can be, strenuous work in a remote, tropical environment and, prior to travelling, obtain travel medical advice regarding vaccinations and disease prevention

The position is voluntary and no salary is payable

IAR will provide accommodation, in-country visa expenses and transport to and from the airport

Some of our sites are remote and away from western amenities/home comforts. Field camps are very basic.

Application:

If interested, please send your CV to chris.wiggs@internationalanimalrescue.org. All short-listed candidates will need to provide at least two references and will be interviewed via Skype.

As a volunteer you will get to experience new cultures, see some truly amazing places, work alongside passionate people and make lifelong friends, whilst helping to protect some of the most endangered ecosystems on the planet.

This voluntary role is for a Facilitator who looks after the guests who are participating in IAR’s volun-tourism programme.

Yayasan IAR Indonesia (IAR) operates programmes in Indonesia that aim to address various primate conservation and welfare issues. IAR manages two rescue centres, one in West Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo) for orangutans and slow lorises, and one in Java for slow lorises and macaques. The aim of both centres is to rehabilitate animals rescued from the illegal wildlife trade, poaching or habitat destruction, and release them back in to the wild

The IAR Volun-tourism programme aims to provide guests with an enjoyable experience that contributes to orangutan conservation efforts over a short period of time. This programme provides people with a unique opportunity to live in a remote area of Indonesia, work with local people, learn about orangutan conservation and support the rescue and rehabilitation efforts at the IAR orangutan centre.

Volunteer Position:

IAR Indonesia requires a facilitator to manage the day to day activities of the volun-tourism programme.

The position will be based at the IAR Orangutan Rescue and Conservation Centre in Ketapang, West Kalimantan (Borneo) Indonesia.

The guests engage in a structure programme of activities that support the work of IAR. There is no hands on work with the animals (as this is detrimental to the rehabilitation process); however the guests will be involved with activities such as; construction work, painting and maintenance, building enrichments and platforms for orangutan rehabilitation, clearing water moats, making enrichment supplies for the orangutans.

This position would particularly suit somebody that has a keen interest in conservation and experience in hospitality but, is comfortable living in a remote part of the world.

The facilitator will:

Ensure that the guests are safe, informed and happy;

Maximise the opportunity for the guests to learn as much as possible about IAR, the issues facing the orangutan and the work that is being done;

Live with the guests at the accommodation;

Meet guests at the airport & escorting guests to their accommodation and daily activities;

Respond to guests’ queries;

Coordinate activities with IAR staff;

Ensure that IAR processes and procedures are followed;

Resolve any conflict with or between clients;

Establish and maintain relationships with local staff and suppliers (An advantage to learn Indonesian language);

Maintain an in-depth knowledge of IAR and its work (educational element);

Organise and accompanying guests on excursions and acting as a guide;

Keep basic accounts and records;

Coordinate logistics for the guests.

Other Details:

Minimum time commitment is six months

Candidate is expected to fund their own travel to and from Indonesia

Candidate must have appropriate travel insurance

Candidate must be fit to carry out, what can be, strenuous work in a remote, tropical environment and, prior to travelling, obtain travel medical advice regarding vaccinations and disease prevention

The position is voluntary and no salary is payable

IAR will provide food and accommodation, in-country visa expenses and in country travel expenses

Application:

If interested, please send your CV to chris.wiggs@internationalanimalrescue.org. All short-listed candidates will need to provide at least two references and will be interviewed via Skype.

Position: Two volunteer western lowland gorilla/agile mangabey field assistants

Position Description: Two dedicated volunteer field assistants are needed to help with the habituation of western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) and agile mangabeys (Cercocebus agilis) at the Bai Hokou and Mongambe Primate Habituation Camps in the Dzanga Sangha Protected Areas Complex (DSPA), Central African Republic. The region is home to Indigenous BaAka hunter gatherer communities and is renowned for its high mammalian densities (including forest elephants, chimpanzees, leopards, bongos, forest buffaloes, various monkey and duiker species, and of course western lowland gorillas and agile mangabeys). The DSPA forms part of the Sangha Tri-National Landscape that spans three countries, and has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Status.

Responsibilities will primarily include contributing to the habituation of new gorilla groups and the mangabey group, and collecting and entering data on their diet, behaviour, and ranging. Volunteers are furthermore expected to assist in camp management duties, supporting and overseeing the on-site staff and reporting to the Primate Habituation Program manager. Additional responsibilities may include: conducting phenology surveys, conducting mapping surveys, participating in large mammal surveys, and participating in work related to the health monitoring program/wildlife health laboratory. Field conditions are very remote, with limited access to modern conveniences, fresh foods and health care ('running water' is a nearby waterfall and solar electricity is intermittent). The candidate must be physically fit and may be required to work long hours in dense forest under challenging conditions. Daily contact with potentially dangerous animals such as elephants, gorillas, forest buffaloes and venomous snakes can be expected.

Qualifications/Experience: Candidates must be highly motivated, responsible, flexible, mature and amicable. Candidates must be team players who can work as part of a multi-national team under the supervision of the site manager. Candidates must also be comfortable living under isolated conditions with potentially extended periods when the volunteer is the only expatriate present in camp alongside local staff. Bachelor's or master's level students seeking to gain experience in conservation biology, primatology and/or zoology are encouraged to apply. Opportunities to conduct small, independent (non-PhD) thesis projects are available providing that studies can be carried out alongside habituation work and that research questions are in-line with the needs of the Primate Habituation Program and the Dzanga Sangha Protected Areas. Previous field experience would be extremely valuable, though openings can be considered entry-level and a 'stepping stone' for someone who is serious about a career in conservation, field research and/or wildlife eco-tourism. Many PHP volunteers have gone on to successful careers in conservation and academia. Knowledge of French is extremely useful, though a commitment to learn the local Bantu language, Sango, may suffice.

Salary: Candidates are required to seek independent funding (to cover flight, insurance, short and long-term visa, and food costs). Emergency evacuation insurance is mandatory. However, WWF will contribute 2600 USD towards costs upon successful completion of contract. Accommodation in camps (simple wooden huts) and at project headquarters will be provided.

Term of Appointment: One year starting August/September 2015

Application Deadline: July 5th 2015Serious candidates are asked to send a letter of interest, CV and two reference letters to the email address below. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Orangutan Foundation have the unique opportunity to host fundraising and/or outreach volunteers based anywhere in the UK.

Through keeping in touch with the UK office, thinking up interactions and events for friends, family and public (with considerable advice and communications from the UK office), we simply need passionate people to reach out about orangutans.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who wants to learn more about NGO conservation and charity sectors. The potential fundraising experience and references that can be provided are valuable from the foremost orangutan conservation organization working actively across the range of both orangutan species.

All positions can be tailored to fit needs of each volunteer – a few hours a month is probably a minimum time to commit but do get in touch no matter your availability and you can surely help support this amazing species!